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Are New York City's Rats Finally on the Run?
July 28, 2023
Mayor says there has been a 20% drop in the number of rat complaints.
Size Matters
Written by Bill Morris on August 02, 2023
Building size and usage are key for accurate carbon allowance caps.
A Primer for Co-op and Condo Boards on How to Handle Hoarders
Written by Mark N. Axinn on August 01, 2023
Boards have numerous options to address a problem that's sure to get worse.
Boards need to get busy now, even if they're in compliance with 2024 carbon caps.
Smoking Marijuana May Be Legal, but Co-op and Condo Boards Can Ban It
Written by Bill Morris on July 27, 2023
A ban requires an amendment to the proprietary lease or bylaws.
Water Rate Jumps 4.42%, Latest Addition to the List of Rising Costs
Written by Bill Morris on July 26, 2023
The cost of everything is going up for the city’s co-ops and condos.
Co-op and condo boards will have to dismantle sheds after work is complete.
Con Edison wins approval for steep rate hikes through 2025.
The Pro's and Con's of Buying a Sponsor Unit in a Co-op
July 21, 2023
Buyers avoid vetting by the co-op board, but they usually pay more for the unit.
How Co-ops and Condos Can Win Big Cuts on Their Property Taxes
Written by Bill Morris on July 20, 2023
A building’s square footage matters when the city computes assessed values.
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